Reposted by Writes a Substack - Letter from ScotlandWrites a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026jackie125.substack.com/p/scotlands-...jackie125.substack.comScotland’s frosty response to Andy Burnham’s pension planTea and politics on an autumn morning 001
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Reposted by Writes a Substack - Letter from ScotlandProf Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 18hThe argument to give nature legal rights seems compelling, not because a declaration alone can solve climate and biodiversity crises, but because it can shift whose interests the law protects. The real test will be enforcement and turning recognition into action. www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comNature has rights — it is time the world recognized themExisting legal frameworks have not halted planetary crises. Recognizing the rights of nature could offer a different path. 16429
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026www.believeinscotland.org/burnham_is_w...believeinscotland.orgBurnham is wrong - Scotland needs independence to tackle the cost of livingWestminster creates the mess. Then the Prime Minister uses that mess as an excuse to keep Scotland trapped in the system that caused it. That’s hypocrisy. Scotland deserves the powers to tackle our ... 021
Reposted by Writes a Substack - Letter from ScotlandThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 24/09/2026Federal ICE agents in suburban Chicago over the weekend mistakenly detained a U.S. citizen, who suffered injuries to his head, neck and teeth in the confrontation, according to local police. The Department of Homeland Security said agents released the man after he identified himself.nyti.msICE Mistakenly Detains U.S. Citizen in Chicago Area, Leaving Him InjuredThe Department of Homeland Security said agents released the man after he identified himself. He was taken to a hospital with head and neck injuries, local police said. 73284181
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026jackie125.substack.com/p/did-the-ru...jackie125.substack.comDid the Russians take out Trident’s emergency communication system?Has the UK’s nuclear deterrent become a hostage to fortune that could be used to embarrass Europe? 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026jackie125.substack.com/p/did-the-ru...jackie125.substack.comDid the Russians take out Trident’s emergency communication system?Has the UK’s nuclear deterrent become a hostage to fortune that could be used to embarrass Europe? 001
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026jackie125.substack.com/p/did-the-ru...jackie125.substack.comDid the Russians take out Trident’s emergency communication system?Has the UK’s nuclear deterrent become a hostage to fortune that could be used to embarrass Europe? 000
Reposted by Writes a Substack - Letter from ScotlandBlairer @haggisblarer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Global players? Take a look at the ownership structure. Over 78% of total Scotch production is controlled by foreign-headquartered multinationals. The two major independent Scottish producers (William Grant & Sons & Edrington) account for just 13% of global volume. 👇👇 011
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 12/09/2026jackie125.substack.com/p/england-v-...jackie125.substack.comEngland v Scotland, the battle of the PISA testsWhat can we learn from the comparison? 000
Reposted by Writes a Substack - Letter from ScotlandWrites a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026jackie125.substack.com/p/is-it-scot...jackie125.substack.comIs it Scotland to get out from under the exploitative whisky industry?Multinationals like Diageo are sucking Scotland dry 011
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026jackie125.substack.com/p/is-it-scot...jackie125.substack.comIs it Scotland to get out from under the exploitative whisky industry?Multinationals like Diageo are sucking Scotland dry 011
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 05/09/2026www.businessforscotland.com/nothing_for_...businessforscotland.comNothing for Grangemouth from the UK Gov - and a kick in the teeth for ScotWindWhere is the £200 million the UK Labour government promised to invest in Grangemouth to bring new green jobs? It has not materialised and nor has the considered market framework needed to create a sus... 011
Reposted by Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland優noD🏴 @yunod.sustainabletranslator.scot · 31/08/2026“The Union is coming to an end”, prominent Scottish writer tells Book Festival audience jackie125.substack.com/p/the-union-... 'Is it becoming harder for Scots to argue for the Unionist cause?' writes @jackiekemp.bsky.socialjackie125.substack.com“The Union is coming to an end”, prominent Scottish writer tells Book Festival audienceIs it becoming harder for Scots to argue for the Unionist cause? 042
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026nicholasjorcutt.substack.com/p/everyone-i...nicholasjorcutt.substack.comEveryone Is Talking About Data Centers. Almost Nobody Is Talking About This.You know what kind of surprises me? 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 21/08/2026jackie125.substack.com/p/why-hungry...jackie125.substack.comWhy hungry sharks are eyeing the Edinburgh Fringe SocietyCorporate gatekeepers threaten the spirit of the Fringe 011
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 11/08/2026If you’re interested in finding out a bit about Ossisn this show - at the Fringe and then around the country - is a fun introduction. jackie125.substack.com/p/ossian-was...jackie125.substack.comOssian was not a hoaxA National Theatre production at the Edinburgh Fringe 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 11/08/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comOssian was not a hoaxA National Theatre production at the Edinburgh Fringe 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Source: Believe in Scotland 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 04/08/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comWhy Andy Burnham should introduce a Shetland tariff for electricityThe Unfair Isles 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 02/08/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comMovement brings hope for refugee childrenGuest post: Magnus Wolfe Murray 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Mara, Aberdeen review — the best arancini I’ve ever had www.thetimes.com/article/5d5b...thetimes.comMara, Aberdeen review — the best arancini I’ve ever hadThis Italian wine bar and restaurant is going to need more seats if keeps on pulling in diners from far and wide 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 26/07/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comWhy Andy Burnham should introduce a Shetland tariff for electricityThe Unfair Isles 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Is Scotland ‘a hostile environment for young people’? open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comWhy Norway plays more freely than ScotlandGuest post: William Kemp Bruce 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Will Andy Burnham be the PM with the guts to right this historic wrong and return these stolen goods to their rightful place? open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comReturning the Parthenon Marbles would be a step towards healing the rift with EuropeLabour must move quickly to restore trust broken by Brexit 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 02/07/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comDissecting Shetland's Farmed SeafoodA fishy tale 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 26/06/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comThe Scot who brought us Brexit - and possibly moreWill Michael Gove's legacy be independence for Scotland? 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 12/06/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comA new exhibition of pro-Roman biasCheckpoint for Scotland's heritage bodies 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 04/06/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comHow are the seafarers in Strait of Hormuz faring?A chat with Captain Michael Magee 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 31/05/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comWhat would happen to a Finnish Peter Murrell?What should we do with Peter Murrell? Lock him up - or something else? 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 30/05/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comWhat would happen to a Finnish Peter Murrell?What should we do with Peter Murrell? Lock him up - or something else? 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 22/05/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comIs it time for the English left to reclaim the flag of St George?Why Scotland should welcome Andy Burnham's leadership 011
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 20/05/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comManchester v GlasgowGlasgow is doing better than we think - but it still suffers from the doughnut effect 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 09/05/2026www.believeinscotland.org/biggest_ever...believeinscotland.orgBiggest ever Independence Majority at Holyrood! It’s time for an independence referendum 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 06/05/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comScotland is Energy Rich - so why do Scots Suffer Three Times More Energy Poverty Than England?Anger over the UK's Scotland-punishing energy system will be felt this Thursday 000
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Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 29/04/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comLabour has lost its way in ScotlandRetracing the steps to a crossroads in Scottish Labour history 011
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 18/04/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comScotland is doing the low commotionAs the Holyrood election approaches, Jackie takes the temperature in Nairn and Ardersier. 000
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Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 18/04/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comScotland is doing the low commotionAs the Holyrood election approaches, Jackie takes the temperature in Nairn and Ardersier. 001
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 17/04/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comScotland is doing the low commotionAs the Holyrood election approaches, Jackie takes the temperature in Nairn 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 08/04/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comThe Highlands and Islands - New WorkThe background to our forthcoming exhibition 000
Writes a Substack - Letter from Scotland @jackiekemp.bsky.social · 01/04/2026open.substack.com/pub/jackie12...open.substack.comWhy is Britain’s Energy Reform Plan so Bad for Scotland?Scotland is a big “loser” in UK grid reform 000
